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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Oct 21, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle in orbit. Formerly referred to as the Magnetic...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0412
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Apr 9, 1999

KSC-99pp0412

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The cockpit of the orbiter Atlantis is seen in the round, revealing the new full-color...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2295
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Oct 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Carmen Prater, with United Space Alliance, works on the flight deck of the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2294
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Oct 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 2 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers are installing the Multifunction...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2296
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Oct 5, 2005

KSC-05pd2296

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Carmen Prater, with United Space Alliance, cleans a screen on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0479
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Apr 29, 1999

KSC-99pp0479

STS-101 Commander James Halsell (left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) pause for a photo while looking...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0411
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Apr 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the orbiter Atlantis, JoAnn Morgan, Associate Director for Advanced Development...

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NASA image: Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program
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Jan 23, 1974

Sonic Inlet for the Quiet Engine Program

Brent Miller, of the V/STOL and Noise Division at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Jan 1, 1999

Advanced Concept

This illustration is an artist’s concept of a Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred as the Magnetic...

MSFC
NASA image: Hubble Captures Smoking Gun of a Newborn Star
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Dec 31, 2018

Hubble Captures Smoking Gun of a Newborn Star

In this image, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the smoking gun of a newborn star, the Herbig–Haro...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule
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Jun 23, 1959

NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) photographer Arthur Laufman sets up a camera to film a Mercury...

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NASA image: NACA Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Jan 27, 1953

NACA Groundbreaking Ceremony

The NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station, had initially been subordinate to the Langley Memorial Aeronautical...

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NASA image: Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005281
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Dec 22, 2025

Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005281

During this Engineering Qualification Module test, the gimbal platforms for the Busek-built BHT-6000 Hall effect...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0807
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Jul 8, 1999

KSC-99pp0807

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the cockpit of the orbiter Atlantis, which is in the Orbiter Processing Facility,...

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NASA image: Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005280
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Dec 22, 2025

Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005280

During this Engineering Qualification Module test, the gimbal platforms for the Busek-built BHT-6000 Hall effect...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0410
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Apr 9, 1999

KSC-99pp0410

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the orbiter Atlantis, Center Director Roy Bridges (seated at bottom left) and...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space: Explosive Magnetic Reconnection
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May 9, 2018

NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space: Explosive Magnetic Reconnection

Though close to home, the space immediately around Earth is full of hidden secrets and invisible processes. In a new...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0478
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Apr 29, 1999

KSC-99pp0478

STS-101 Commander James Halsell (left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) look over the recently installed...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1153
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May 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-124 Commander Mark Kelly sits in the cockpit of NASA's Shuttle Training Aircraft, or...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0809
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Jul 8, 1999

KSC-99pp0809

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the cockpit of the orbiter Atlantis, which is in the Orbiter Processing Facility,...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space: Exploring Turbulent Space Around Earth
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May 9, 2018

NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space: Exploring Turbulent Space Around Earth

Though close to home, the space immediately around Earth is full of hidden secrets and invisible processes. In a new...

GSFC
NASA image: Almost Like Water
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Feb 20, 2019

Almost Like Water

This image in Athabasca Valles shows lava flows originating from Elysium Mons to the northwest. A Context Camera...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space
Video
May 9, 2018

NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space

Though close to home, the space immediately around Earth is full of hidden secrets and invisible processes. In a new...

GSFC
NASA image: Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005282
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Dec 22, 2025

Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005282

During this Engineering Qualification Module test, the gimbal platforms for the Busek-built BHT-6000 Hall effect...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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